Sichuan Food & Culture
Chengdu → Zigong → Leshan
Overview
A journey through the culinary heart of China. Sichuan is one of the world's great food regions — learn to cook its iconic dishes, visit night markets, and eat your way through Chengdu, Zigong, and Leshan.
Tour Highlights
- Sichuan cooking class
- Chengdu night food market
- Zigong dinosaur museum
- Leshan street food
- Tea house culture
Itinerary
- 1Day
Arrival in Chengdu — Land of Abundance
Arrive in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan. Your guide meets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel. Evening welcome dinner featuring authentic Sichuan hot pot — the world's boldest cuisine.
- 2Day
Giant Pandas & Ancient Chengdu
Morning at the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base — watch pandas play, eat bamboo, and nap in their natural habitat. Afternoon explore Jinli Ancient Street, People's Park tea house, and the lively Kuanzhai Alley.
- 3Day
UNESCO Treasures — Buddha & Mountains
Full-day excursion to one of Sichuan's UNESCO World Heritage sites. Options include the 71-meter Leshan Giant Buddha carved into a cliff, the sacred Mount Emei with its Golden Summit, or the fairytale turquoise lakes of Jiuzhaigou Valley.
- 4Day
Sichuan Flavors & Tibetan Highlands
Dive deeper into Sichuan's diversity. Morning Sichuan cooking class — learn to make dan dan noodles and mapo tofu. Afternoon explore Tibetan culture in Garze or the ancient irrigation system at Dujiangyan.
- 5Day
Departure from the Panda Kingdom
Morning visit to a local market for Sichuan pepper and tea souvenirs. Your guide transfers you to the airport. Depart with a full stomach and unforgettable memories of Sichuan.
What's Included
Hotel accommodation (twin-share)
English-speaking guide throughout
All entrance fees to attractions
Private vehicle & driver
Daily breakfast + selected meals
Airport transfers on arrival & departure
International flights to/from China
Chinese visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses & tips
Single room supplement
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